What OfS does
Independent regulator for higher education in England. Registers and monitors higher education providers. Ensures students receive quality education and value for money.
Contact OfS
- Phone
- 0117 931 7317
Official guidance from OfS
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
1. Understand registration - Office for Students (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England
2. Eligibility - Office for Students (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England
3. Plan and submit your application - Office for Students (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England
4. Assessment - Office for Students (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England
5. Outcomes - Office for Students (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England
6. Applying for changes of registration category or fee limit - Office for Students (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England
About OfS Challenge Competitions - Office for Students (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England
About our core regulatory teams - Office for Students (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · England
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Legal framework
Legislation that OfS directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
Related legislation
Legislation connected to OfS’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.